The Chief Minister directed the panel to visit Ganjam, Gajapati and Rayagada districts immediately and monitor relief and restoration works there.

The three districts were badly hit by cyclone Titli and subsequent floods due to heavy rain in the last three days.

The state has deployed 14 National Disaster Response Force and 12 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force personnel in the affected districts.

Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister reviewed the situation and directed District Collectors to closely monitor the situation and shift people living in vulnerable areas to safer places.

Considering the impact of cyclonic storm Titli and consequent floods, the state government offices will remain open during Durga Puja vacation/government holidays till October 24, said the Special Relief Commissioner's office.